Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · Walter Salek, MS SCM program director, Elmhurst University
The battle for last-mile dominance is no longer about retail alone, but about which AI-driven logistics network can most effectively balance automation, labor, consumer behavior, and fulfillment economics in an increasingly complex delivery environment.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 · SCMR Staff
Tractor Supply has been named the 2026 NextGen Visionary Award winner for its investments in network expansion, fulfillment capabilities, and last-mile delivery that support scalable growth and improved customer service.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 · Joseph Coughlin
Demographic change, including aging populations, declining fertility, smaller households, and regional workforce fragmentation, is reshaping demand patterns, labor availability, and last-mile expectations, making demography a critical but overlooked strategic variable in…
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 · Korhan Acar, Steven Cunix, and Roy Kamar
Organizations that view logistics as an evolving system, rather than a fixed set of assets, position themselves to respond more effectively to these pressures and to capture the benefits that come with a more flexible and resilient network.
Thursday, November 6, 2025 · Sai Teja Yerapothina, senior director, last mile delivery, Walmart
Walmart’s Sai Teja Yerapothina outlines a pragmatic, three-pillar framework—digital, physical, and human—for transforming brick-and-mortar stores into agile last-mile fulfillment hubs that enhance speed, reduce costs, and boost sustainability.
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 · Rishabh Gupta, Vipul Garg, and Ila Manuj
A best-practice framework provides supply chain managers a roadmap to assist in assessing the viability and eventual deployment of drones, or any other technology, into their operations.
Thursday, June 12, 2025 · Sridhar Thirumalai
Last-mile delivery is a major contributor to supply chain emissions, but a range of innovations—from electric vehicles and cargo bikes to drones and urban hubs—offer viable paths to sustainability.
Monday, March 31, 2025 · Sudesh Kesarkar
The future of AI-powered transportation cost prediction lies in the strategic integration of regional economic indicators through Metropolitan Statistical Areas, ensuring smarter decision-making and long-term competitiveness.
Friday, March 28, 2025 · Nitin Kumar
The future of e-commerce logistics hinges on balancing speed and cost. As consumers prioritize affordability, now is the time for retailers and carriers to reassess their logistics strategies, identifying opportunities to optimize fulfillment strategies, cut unnecessary…
Friday, October 25, 2024 · Josh Dunham
Even in many sophisticated organizations parcel shipping has remained largely immune from the strategic spend management and technological advancements that have become commonplace across supply chains. Given parcel shipping cost increases of recent years, it’s time for that…
Monday, October 21, 2024 · Norman Katz
Delivering commodity products the same or next day seems to be where retail is headed, but is this really all that consumers want out of retail? Perhaps retail is setting an expectation that isn’t necessarily always what the customer always wants.
